Mother: The Sanctuary
Identity
Panayota Petrides (née Papaioannou)
1930 – Today
Artist's Statement
More than a guardian, this figure embodies refuge. She is the sacred sanctuary where spiritual continuity is preserved from external turbulence. The softness of the sculptural treatment evokes an inviolable interiority, a space of calm offered so that life can grow protected from the storm.
Historical Context
1940s — Athens: Occupation and civil war; she preserves the home and social bonds despite hunger, fear, and daily uncertainty.
Universal Values
Gender equality: Women as guardians of intangible heritage.
Creation Date
2024 (Version III)
Materials
Mixed media (3D-printed body in PETG from recycled medical waste, covered with epoxy clay, metal powder, resin, pigments, and acids)
Dimensions
H. 86 x D. 55 cm
